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Arrest leads to felony charge for one

Two Gamaliel men were arrested Monday evening on misdemeanor charges that resulted in felony charges for one of them, according to Sheriff John Montgomery.

Wayne Michael Motes, 41, and Kyle Michael Motes, 21, were arrested on terroristic threatening and obstructing governmental operations charges, both misdemeanors. Kyle Motes was found to have a syringe in his pocket that contained methamphetamine, so he was charged with possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies, Montgomery said.

The two were charged after Baxter County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic-disturbance call at approximately 7:07 p.m. Monday at 4975 AR Hwy. 101 North in Gamaliel. The caller reported a woman screaming and violence inside the residence.

Cpl. Dwight Duch and Deputy Sheri Lewis arrived on scene and reported those at the residence were uncooperative, refused entry and made veiled threats, and a woman inside might be hurt. An ambulance from Baxter Regional Medical Center responded to the scene to standby in case injuries were found, Montgomery said.

The two charged, along with a woman, refused to come out of the locked residence. After 20 minutes, they did come out to speak with deputies. Montgomery said the woman was found to have a minor injury, for which she refused medical attention. The cause of the injury was not immediately determined. After speaking with Wayne Motes and Kyle Motes, deputies arrested both on charges related to the disturbance and transported them to the Baxter County Detention Center.

Wayne Motes posted $1,020 bond and was released. Kyle Motes is being held on $6,020 bond. Both will appear in court later this month, Montgomery said.

Arkansas State Police assisted at the scene.

MCSO arrests man for 2 counts of theft

YELLVILLE - Billy Rowell, 24, of Quitman was arrested Sept. 10 on a Marion County felony warrant for theft by receiving and theft of property, according to Marion County Sheriff Roger Vickers.

The came after Rowell allegedly stole a cattle trailer from Van Buren County, then came to Marion County and attempted to steal cattle from a rural farm. Vickers said while in Marion County, Rowell stole fuel and then cattle, but was unable to load them, so he left gates open allowing them to roam freely. He then left the trailer parked, which was recovered by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

During the investigation, it was found Rowell had been arrested for similar charges in Van Buren County. His bond is set at $25,000, Vickers said.

Yellville man arrested for firearm, drinking

YELLVILLE - Justin Gustkey, 32, of Yellville, was arrested Friday for possession of a firearm by a certain person; carrying a weapon and public intoxication, according to Marion County Sheriff Roger Vickers.

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies saw Gustkey walking along the highway in Summit while openly drinking an alcoholic beverage. Vickers said as Gustkey was being placed under arrest, deputies discovered a .22 caliber handgun on the ground, where Gustkey , a convicted felon, was standing.

Packard was driving a 2001 Ford Focus east on AR Highway 178 in Bull Shoals, when he said he fell asleep. Chatman said Packard's vehicle went off the road, struck a tree with the driver-side tire, which caused the vehicle to flip. The vehicle traveled approximately 370 feet before coming to rest on its top.

Packard was cited for careless and prohibited driving, Chatman said

Bull Shoals Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.

VFW comedy night today

BULL SHOALS - Comedy night and Ladies' and Men's Night Out is set for 4-7 p.m. today in the canteen at Hoevel-Barnett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1341, 1206 Central Blvd.

Briarcliff BID holds annual meeting

BRIARCLIFF - The Briarcliff Water and Recreational Improvement District #1 Commission elected one new commissioner, Ken Kompany, at its annual meeting Aug. 31 to a one-year term, and re-elected Ed Lane and Sally Moore for two-year positions, according to Ed Lane, recording secretary.

The commission voted to retain the .023 millage rate, authorized Chairperson Kathy Lane to purchase a new certificate of deposit when the one held reached maturity in September, and voted to pay one-half of the cost to repair the pool deck with the city asked to share the cost.

In his city report, Mayor Gene Hubka said new playground equipment was made from surplus material by the maintenance staff, the dock at the pond was repaired, the old trailers were demolished and removed by the work of prisoners from the North Central Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, and noted the city's budget is balanced.

LMPWA to meet

MIDWAY - A Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the water office, 29 Howard Creek Road. The meeting is open to the public.

Northeast water board meets Thursday

The regular board meeting of the Northeast Public Water Authority will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the office at 66 Florence Drive, Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public.

- From staff, submitted reports

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Two Gamaliel men were arrested Monday evening on misdemeanor charges that resulted in felony charges for one of them, according to Sheriff John Montgomery.